Portret van een man

About this artwork

collector's mark: Lugt 2228

Art Historical Context

"Portret van een man" is a striking color print created by Frederik Christiaan Bierweiler, a Dutch artist active between 1793 and the mid-19th century. Measuring 275 by 237 millimeters, the work exemplifies the innovative printmaking techniques emerging in Europe during this period. Color printing allowed artists to move beyond traditional black-and-white engravings, bringing greater vibrancy and accessibility to portraiture for a growing audience of collectors and enthusiasts. Bierweiler’s choice of medium reflects the era’s technological progress in graphic arts, bridging fine art and wider dissemination. Though little is documented about the sitter, the portrait’s refined execution suggests an interest in capturing individual character with both precision and warmth. The presence of collector’s mark Lugt 2228 further underscores its place within distinguished private collections, highlighting how such prints were valued not only for their subject matter but also for their technical artistry. Today, the work offers visitors a glimpse into the evolving role of printed portraits in shaping personal and cultural identity during the early 1800s.

About the Artist

Frederik Christiaan Bierweiler · 1783–1831

Frederik Christiaan Bierweiler (1783–1831) was a Dutch painter, draughtsman, printmaker, and publisher active in Amsterdam during the early nineteenth century. Born in Amsterdam in 1783 and dying in the same city in 1831 at age 48, Bierweiler pursued a multifaceted artistic career that encompassed painting, printmaking in both mezzotint and etching techniques, and publishing his own prints. His wo...